Punta Cana

Saona Island private boat for private charters

Charter a private speedboat or catamaran from Bayahibe to Saona — 8–24 guests, your own captain, custom stops at Palmilla sandbar, the natural pool and any beach you want.

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What we offer for private charters

Charter a private speedboat or catamaran from Bayahibe to Saona — 8–24 guests, your own captain, custom stops at Palmilla sandbar, the natural pool and any beach you want. We negotiate Saona Island private boat as a single bill so private charters don't get hit at three counters (transfer, marina, optional snorkel). One price, one receipt, no upsells in the field.

Logistics & timing for Saona Island private boat

Bring for Saona Island private boat: passport copy (digital is fine), sunscreen (reef-safe preferred), one swim outfit, a dry top for the ride back, USD cash for tips. Towels, water and basic snorkel gear are on board.

Pair your Saona Island private boat with

If Saona Island private boat is your anchor experience, layer it with saona island tour and catamaran cruise. If you'd rather build a 3–4 day plan instead of one-off bookings, see our private saona island tour, luxury saona island tour and saona island tour pages — same team, same WhatsApp thread, one combined price.

Local intel for Saona Island private boat

Honest local notes on Saona Island private boat that you won't find at the hotel desk: (1) "VIP Saona Island private boat" on the resort menu usually means the same group boat plus a bottle of cava. Actual private Saona Island private boat costs 2–3× shared and is worth it for couples and celebrations only. (2) Group size matters for Saona Island private boat more than boat brand. A 14-person catamaran with 8 people on it beats a 6-person speedboat with 6 people every time. We tell you the actual headcount, not the max capacity. (3) WhatsApp is the only sane way to coordinate Saona Island private boat here. Email gets lost, hotel concierge phones get busy, and you'll want a live thread when the pickup driver is 5 min out. Message us anytime 7 am–11 pm.

Why locals book with us

Cana.tours is a small Dominican team. We've personally vetted every Saona Island private boat operator on this page, we answer WhatsApp ourselves, and we never take resort commissions.

How to book

One WhatsApp message with dates + hotel + headcount gets you a Saona Island private boat price, a pickup time and a paid-on-arrival confirmation within minutes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is Saona Island private boat included in all-inclusive resort packages?+

No — all-inclusive covers food and drink, not Saona Island private boat. The resort sells it separately at a heavy mark-up; we sell direct from the operator.

How far in advance should I book Saona Island private boat?+

Aim for 48 h notice on Saona Island private boat if you can. We've confirmed bookings 2 hours before pickup before — message us and we'll tell you honestly whether a captain is free.

What's the cancellation policy for Saona Island private boat?+

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup for almost every Saona Island private boat option. Bad-weather days are rebooked at no cost.

How much does Saona Island private boat cost vs. booking at the resort?+

Saona Island private boat from us runs 30–50% under resort lobby pricing. Same boat, same crew, same lunch — minus the OTA-to-concierge-to-guest commission stack.

Is hotel pickup included?+

Always. The Saona Island private boat rate you see already includes the round-trip transfer from your hotel — no separate "transport fee" tacked on at the end.

Can I pay in cash?+

Yes. Private charters doing Saona Island private boat can settle in USD cash, DOP cash, card or bank transfer — whatever is least friction for your group.

How do I book?+

Send your Saona Island private boat request to WhatsApp: dates, hotel, private charters count. We reply with a firm number, lock the slot when you say yes, and confirm driver/captain the day before.

Do you offer private options?+

Saona Island private boat private is bookable for any size group from 2 to 30. We quote shared and private together so the upgrade math is obvious.

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